What to Eat on a Long Flight
Taking a Long Flight? Eat These Foods to Arrive Feeling Healthy and Refreshed
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Almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, and boast a number of benefits. For one thing, they're filling and can provide long-lasting energy, so you're not totally wiped out once you land, Dr. Harry explained. "Nuts also provide essential fats, proteins, and minerals such as magnesium," she continued. "This is important because long flights can leave the muscles with a tendency to cramp and become painful. Magnesium can help to counteract this tendency." Just avoid varieties with added salt. Foods high in sodium can cause your body to hold onto excess water, causing your legs and feet to swell.
If you're tired of plain nuts, try making your own trail mix. "If you have a sweet tooth, dried fruits like cranberries are a great addition since they are low-sugar and high in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and fibre," Abbie Gellman, RD, founder of Culinary Nutrition Cuisine, told POPSUGAR. Try combining them with walnuts, almonds, popcorn, and sunflower seeds.